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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madison to Philadelphia:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madison to Philadelphia:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Madison to Philadelphia takes 2h 15m, covering 761 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Madison to Philadelphia range from $462 to $574, with an average of $516 over the past 12 months. Anything below $462 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $516 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $238 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $513 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Madison to Philadelphia flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Madison to Philadelphia route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Madison to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $265, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Madison to Philadelphia usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

One-stop flights from Madison to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Madison to Philadelphia. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $464 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $851, a difference of $387.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Madison and Philadelphia.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 06m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madison to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.